This was a conceptual, epic group show of visual art, installation and performance that Sean Gaulager from Co-Lab Projects and I curated at the now defunct DEMO Gallery. Over 600 square feet and with over 60 artists from Texas, New York, Detroit, California, Washington and Tennessee took part in this expansive exhibition about death and transformation. This interactive show addressed issues of grief, loss, mortality, architecture and urban development and was staged in a building slated for demolition. My concept for this show was to approach death as a positive agent of change and also to unpack the conversation between our lack of death rituals in our culture to the expansion of urbanism and widespread gentrification that accompanies that with little recognition for the energy of place. The installations, performances, salon and public programs were widespread, diverse, engaging, provocative and widely loved. See the catalogue PDF for samples of the work and a complete list of artists.
2017

Curated around the idea of alchemy, Erin Cunningham, Emmy Laursen, ICOSA and I designed a group show of Austin artists whose work explores a sense of mysticism, teleportation, clairvoyance and the magic of metallurgy. Shown in conversation with Erin and my show these, our precious scars, this group of work examined change as a positive force and one that could yield bigger discoveries and treasures, as with an alchemical practice. Pump Project closed shortly after this show with the sale of this beloved space. This exhibition affirms the strength of the art community to persevere in the face of displacement and gild the seeds of future endeavors. Participating artists included: Steve Brudniak, Lisette Chavez, Rachelle Diaz, Aaron Flynn, Mai Gutierrez, Sarah Hirneisen, Andrea Faye Hyland and Emily Cayton, Jieun Beth Kim, TJ Lemanski, Kyle Nutter, Amy Scofield, Prakash Spex, Wes Thompson, Bruce Lee Webb and Sally Weber.
2018

Curated by myself and Jade Walker from the Austin Art Alliance, this group show for the EAST Austin studio tour showcased work from all 20 of the artist-members of the group in consideration of the topics of Utopia and Dystopia. This collection of work explored these themes in various states of extremes and a wide range of interpretations and media including sculpture, drawing, photography, painting, printmaking, installation and video.
2017